KOKURA DIRT 12 Jul 2025
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Maiden Race 1000m Track: STANDARD |
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Anticipate Mitono Cat, Kreisler and Demon Slayer to set a strong tempo. DEMON SLAYER (2) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1000m at this track after being in the firing line all the way. Should be handy in the run again from the good draw. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. MITONO CAT (13) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1000m at this track after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. KEY GUTS (8) is racing well without winning. Last start finished second, beaten 1.5 lengths, over 1200m at Hanshin Dirt. Genuine contender. CHIMNEY PIPE (3) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing seventh last start over 1200m at Kyoto Dirt six weeks ago. Well placed to make amends.
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| 1 | 52x0x |
KREISLER
NAOYA NAKAMURA 3YO FILLY 53.0KG KAJIMOTO Holdings Co. Ltd Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 10th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Taisei Diamant carrying 53.0kg at $3.30. First up last campaign 5th of 15 at Chukyo Dirt on January 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Yorino Legend carrying 55.0kg at $11.80. Likely to be up for this. |
1 MANAMI NAGASHIMA |
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| 2 | x4x22 |
DEMON SLAYER
Y SHONO 3YO COLT 57.0KG Katsutoshi Yoshida Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Dragon Taylor carrying 57.0kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Namura Momo with 57.0kg at $2.50. This race is well within his grasp. |
2 KANTA TAGUCHI |
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| 3 | 4x937 |
CHIMNEY PIPE
I OKADA 3YO FILLY 55.0KG Godolphin Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on June 1 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pentelikon carrying 55.0kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Llevada with 55.0kg at $12.70. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better. |
3 KOHEI MATSUYAMA |
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| 4 | 7x90x |
STAR EYES
KENSUKE OGURA 3YO FILLY 52.0KG Masahiro Mita Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign when last of 16 at Kyoto Dirt February 16 over 1400m, 18 len behind Nishino Jedi carrying 55.0kg at $215.30. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Kyoto Dirt February 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Two Piece with 54.0kg at $67.70. May need the hitout. |
4 OSUKE TAYAMA |
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| 5 | 0x050 |
WONDER BLING
MAMORU ISHIBASHI 3YO COLT 53.0KG Yoshinari Yamamoto Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 12th of 15 at Niigata Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 21 len behind Z Yell with 57.0kg at $103. Before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Copano Marron with 57.0kg at $218.10. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse. |
5 NANA KAWAHARADA |
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| 6 | 6 |
TAMAMO PERLINA
Manabu Ikezoe 3YO FILLY 54.0KG Tamamo Co. Ltd. Was at big odds at debut, 6th of 15 at Kyoto Dirt on June 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Pentelikon with 54.0kg at $26.70. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort. |
6 SEINOSUKE YOSHIMURA |
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| 7 | 07x9 |
LORD BARCELONA
TAIKI CHAKI 3YO COLT 56.0KG Lord Horse Club Co. Ltd. Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind T O Lyman carrying 57.0kg at $39.20. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on March 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hosho Maris with 55.0kg at $28. Unlikely to threaten. |
7 RIKI TAKASUGI |
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| 8 | 2452 |
KEY GUTS
YOSHIAKI SUGIYAMA 3YO COLT 57.0KG Koichiro Kitamae Most recently 2nd of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Urus Chrome with 57.0kg at $14. The run before that 5th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Bachalpsee carrying 57.0kg at $14.90. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
8 YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA |
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| 9 | 400x0 |
SAN JACINTO
KOICHI ISHIZAKA 3YO COLT 57.0KG Kazumi Yoshida Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 15th of 17 at Kyoto on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sexy Marge carrying 57.0kg at $67. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 12 over 1400m, 16 len behind Rhatische with 57.0kg at $9.80. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 DAITO OZAWA |
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| 10 | 78x03 |
SCAT MELODY
K NAKATAKE 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Akira Ogura Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 13th of 16 at Niigata on May 24 over 1400m, 12 len behind Courir Seul with 54.0kg at $75.60. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kanazawa on July 1 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Mani Hero carrying 53kg at $3.50. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
10 KAITO KAWABATA |
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| 11 | 36x89 |
SMART FRANKY
MAMORU ISHIBASHI 3YO COLT 57.0KG Toru Okawa Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 8th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on April 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind T O Millikan carrying 54.0kg at $103.10. Second-up 9th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bachalpsee carrying 57.0kg at $29.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
11 KEISUKE DAZAI |
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| 12 | 29x4x |
TOP LEGEND
TAKASHI SUZUKI 3YO COLT 57.0KG U.Miyauchi B. Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 12 at this track on January 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Coup D'ailes with 57.0kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on October 20 over 1200m, head behind Federer carrying 56.0kg at $5.50. Should be ready to run well. |
12 R WADA |
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| 13 | 35552 |
MITONO CAT
KYOKO MAEKAWA 3YO FILLY 55.0KG Royal Park Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track on July 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind La La Avril carrying 55.0kg at $10.60. The run before that 5th of 16 at Hanshin Dirt on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Meisho Drive with 54.0kg at $9.50. Worth following up. |
13 RYUSEI SAKAI |
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| 14 | 0 |
MEISHO GEKKA
TAKESHI MATSUSHITA 3YO COLT 57.0KG Yoshio Matsumoto Was at a huge quote at debut, 14th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on May 11 over 1200m, 12 len behind Llevada with 56.0kg at $287.30. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance. |
14 YUSAKU KOKUBUN |
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